Dead Root Revival

Tom Savage (@tomsavagemusic) The show did go on…and it was awesome! Here’s a bit of the encore jam of “Statesboro Blues” with the Weber Brothers.

The show did go on…and it was awesome! Here’s a bit of the encore jam of “Statesboro Blues”, DRR with the Weber Brothers. #musicsky #blues

What to do about the Dreaded Low Ticket Show Cancellation Virus? This is a problem that rears its ugly head more and more frequently, creating problems across the music industry as a whole, but particularly in the DIY music world.

This week on substack: What to do about the Dreaded Low Ticket Show Cancellation Virus?

Plus, reaching into the vault for a live recording of Tom Savage Trio in Banff, AB way back in 2011. The never-been-released Mexican cartel, drug-smuggling song, "Tijuana Sand". It's a barnburner!!

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YouTube video by Dead Root Revival The show goes on!! This Friday at the Pilot Bar in Toronto!!

The show will go on in Toronto this Friday! Thanks for stepping up DRR fans!! #livemusic #musicsky #toronto

This week on substack - Old Rock N Rollers Never Die: Revisiting a vintage song from a different stage in my life
Listen to/download a solo, acoustic rendition of “Old Rock N Rollers”. No paywall this week. tomsavagemusic.substack.com

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This week on substack - Old Rock N Rollers Never Die: Revisiting a vintage song from a different stage in my life
Listen to/download a solo, acoustic rendition of “Old Rock N Rollers”. No paywall this week. tomsavagemusic.substack.com

#musicsky #DIY #indie #songwriter

Fun show last night. First ever DRR show with acoustic guitar! Some interesting renditions. The songs translated quite well. Anyone want to book us for a house concert? #musicsky

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Being An Artist 101: If Everyone Loves Everything You Do...You're Doing it Wrong Thursday Music Message: A brand new song, also on the subject of being an artist, "Exactly Where I Needed To Be"

This week on Substack, some thoughts on being an artist from myself, and the late great David Bowie, plus a brand spanking new song, also on the subject of being an artist. #musicsky #songwriter #DIYartist

Everything's Not Gonna Be Alright This week's Thursday music message is about taking a break from the doom scroll

New Substack post. Check it out!

This week on Substack I write about music and community and the magic of TUNESDAY!
Read all about it! - tomsavagemusic.substack.com
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Trippin' Over The Light, by Savage Family Band 5 track album

New album out for #bandcampfriday from Savage Family Band (3/4 of DRR plus Tom Savage's son Benji on bass). Fans may recognize the epic title track, or the downright funky "Thumb" from DRR shows, since we adopted these songs when SFB went on a university-mandated hiatus. #musicsky #jazz

NEW MUSIC - Savage Family Band : Trippin' Over The Light Get a first listen to the new record, to be released to the world on Bandcamp Friday, October 3rd!

New music from Savage Family Band!! #musicsky #substack

This Old Van: My Legendary Touring Machine Has Made its Last Run Fittingly, this week's "Thursday Music Message" is a cover of the Neil Young classic, "Long May You Run"

This week’s post is dedicated to my old tour van, which has sadly been forced into retirement after an amazing run of 631,723 kms.

#DIY #musician #musicsky

The dawn of the post-literate society And the end of civilisation

An important read…if you have the attention span left to read it.

Reducing the Merch Wall and Putting Up the Paywall New strategies for a broken music business model

Artists need to get creative in order to survive. I've come up with a couple of strategies to counter the negative effects streaming has had on my own livelihood.

If you're an artist and have some creative ideas, please leave a comment and share your knowledge!

#DIY #musician #streaming

Low ticket alert!! If you’re planning to attend our show at The Cove in Westport on Friday, the time is now to reserve your spot! #musicsky #livemusic

Songs are Memory Vessels There's an old joke in the music biz, that the load in and tear down are known as the "fun part" of the job.

This week on Tom Savage: Leave It All On The Stage: A song that transports me back in time to a little Manitoba farmhouse, jamming with a late friend.

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Dead Root Revival — Side Door Dead Root Revival will be touring southern Ontario in October and are in need of filling Friday, October 24th. We are looking for a space that can accommodate 70+ people and has a sound system. We are...

We're looking for a show in the Kitchener area for October 24th. Please help us out if you can! sidedoor.link/l/EiOVSYGTqJ...
#musicsky #DIY #rockandroll

Tom Savage (@tomsavagemusic) Busy week of music ahead. Come see a show! #livemusic #ontario

Kingston, Whitby, Burlington, and Port Hope this week! #musicsky #livemusic #singersongwriter

Dead Root Revival — Side Door Dead Root Revival will be touring southern Ontario in October and are in need of filling Friday, October 24th. We are looking for a space that can accommodate 70+ people and has a sound system. We are...

Looking for a gig in southern Ontario for Friday, October 24th. Help us out if you can! sidedoor.link/l/EiOVSYGTqJ... @sidedooraccess.bsky.social #musicsky #rockband

Roots, Renewal, and Rock 'n Roll I was interviewed by Seamus Cowan, owner of The Cove in Westport, and my longtime friend and fellow musician. We talked about DRR, working with David Barbe, and the future of live music

Looking forward to performing a solo set at the Woodlot Folk Music Gathering in Godfrey tomorrow night (Sept. 6th). Turpin's Trail and Jon McLurg also on the bill. This is an invite-only concert. For more information, please email Shamus Hannah at shamush@hotmail.com
#LiveMusic #ontario #musicsky

New post! This week features an interview I did recently with Seamus Cowan promoting the upcoming DRR concert at The Cove in Westport on Friday, Sept. 19th.

As you can see, Seamus and I have been friends for a very long time!

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Sometimes I need a break from performing...so I can relax and play music plus check out a wicked live version of "Witness the Death of Rock and Roll" from our recent concert in Sharbot Lake!

Sometimes I need a break from performing...so I can relax and play music. #musicsky #newsletter #substack

Tom Savage (@tomsavagemusic) Thanks to all who came out to our show in Sharbot Lake on Sunday!!

🎶Looking for some solitude🎶 #musicsky

Tom Savage (@tomsavagemusic) Totally random free download of my 2022 release “21 Century Lo-Fi”. First to type in the code on bandcamp gets the digital album! #music #lofi #indie https://tomsavage.bandcamp.com

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Savage Family Band Album Coming This Fall!! plus last call for Rock and Roll in Sharbot Lake!!

Dead Root Revival rock show this afternoon at Kick & Push Brewing in Sharbot Lake, ON!! 4 PM sharp. Gotta love afternoon rock concerts. Kids under 12 admitted free. Bring the whole dang family! #rockshow #Canada

Tom Savage (@tomsavagemusic) Afternoon ROCK!! Sunday in Sharbot Lake. #livemusic

Update on tomorrow’s show in Sharbot Lake. #musicsky #ontario

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Savage Family Band music coming your way in October! Subscribe to Tom Savage: Leave It All On The Stage for a sneak preview! https://tomsavagemusic.substack.com

BREAKING NEWS: Savage Family Band music coming your way in October!

Subscribe to Tom Savage: Leave It All On The Stage for a sneak preview!

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Tom Savage (@tomsavagemusic) 🎶You'll come around to me! You'll come around to me!🎶 Shows this week... Today! It's the TUNESDAY afternoon jam at the RCHA in Kingston from 4-7 PM Saturday - Tom Savage & The Mill-Rights (featurin...

Shows this week! #musicsky